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RED-HERRING
6/10/07 12:25 A
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| Instant is processed meaning theres more chance of having added sugar and salt. Even if its natural instant its not as good for you as your body needs to do less to process it so its like it has less fibre. Rolled oats are almost as quick if you soak them in water for 5 mins before microwaving. So I put on the kettle, pour in some water, throw on work clothes, by the time the water is boiled and I'm having green tea the porridge is ready to be cooked. Its chewier and nicer. If you want creamier porridge you can use instant or just stick normal oats in the blender first.
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Sorry, I don't have the fat gram count. But perhaps you could make up the oatmeal and just add the vanilla and cinnamon , since they have negligible calories. Then measure the pb, honey, rasins, wheat germ and flax seed into each bowl. That way you can track it.
The instant is cut into finer pieces and isn't as appealing to me. Not sure if it has less fiber as a result. I also find that the instant oatmeal has other things added, more sugar and other flavoring. Again, not appealing to me.
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DZHEATHERB
6/7/07 11:04 P
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| THis sounds super yummy! Do you have the fat gram count on it?
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| I have never been a big fan of oatmeal but I'm going to try it. Do you know wat's the difference between the regular one and the instant one? Is the regular one more healthy for you?
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I love oatmeal. I always make up a big batch and put the extra in the fridge for the rest of the week and for snacks.
I use the regular oats, not instant. Cook according to the package instructions and add:
cinnamon
vanilla
rasins or cranberries
peanut butter
wheat germ
flaxseed
honey
Sometimes I'll add plain yogurt or mashed banana.
YUM!
My kids prefer this to any other breakfast. It's about the healthiest thing I can get them to eat.
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